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Coping with Long-Term Anxiety Following a Concussion

April 10, 2025

Discover the causes, symptoms, and effective strategies for managing long-term anxiety following a concussion. Learn how to cope and recover. Read More

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Athletic Trainers: Keeping Student-Athletes in the Game

March 4, 2025

Athletic trainers (ATs) are highly qualified, multiskilled health professionals who serve and treat athletes under the direction of or in collaboration with a physician. Read More

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Flora’s Story: Danish College Student Finds Hope — and Help — at UPMC Sports Medicine

February 24, 2025

A yearlong struggle with disabling concussion symptoms upended Danish college student Flora Schmelling’s studies and her life. Read More

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Cassidy’s Story: Compartment Syndrome

January 6, 2025

It was during Cassidy’s high school freshman-year track season that she started experiencing intense shin pain at practices and meets. Read More

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Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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How to Prevent Ankle Sprains

December 19, 2024

Many people are prone to repeated, painful ankle sprains. These treatments and prevention techniques can help you recover from them and avoid future sprains. Read More

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The Crozier Family’s Story: How Their Trust in One Athletic Trainer Makes All the Difference

December 3, 2024

The Crozier family of North East, Pa., has turned to athletic trainer Erin Terry and the team at UPMC Sports Medicine to treat their sports injuries. Read More

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Mads’ Story: Picking Up the Pieces After a Devastating Concussion

October 15, 2024

Learn how Mads found the care he needed through the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program. Read More

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A Seven-Phase Guide to Marathon Training

September 25, 2024

If you’re running in a marathon in the coming months, it’s time to start training. Whether you’re an elite runner or running with a group of friends or coworkers for fun, conditioning is a must. The timeline and benchmarks for each training phase depends on which race you are running and your initial abilities. Here… Read More

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Cindy’s Story: Getting the Light Back in Her Eyes After Concussion

September 10, 2024

Cindy Henderson, 74, of Seattle, is no stranger to head injuries. This busy and active retired hospital administrator sustained her first concussion after a hiking fall in 2015. Read More

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Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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